7 Things You Shouldn’t Do To Curly Hair, Less You Want To Fight Frizz 24/7

If I ever found a lamp with a genie in it, my first wish would be to do away with frizz forever. Whether you live in a humid, tropical climate or your environment is dry arid, nature never seems to be kind to curls. Every weather condition presents its own problem. As someone with naturally wavy hair, I’m no stranger to the battles that people with non-straight tresses face on a daily basis. The struggle is, in fact, real. If you fight to find peace with your lovely locks, you might wonder, “What am I doing wrong with curly hair?”

It’s normal if you feel envious of your straight-haired friends and occasionally resent your unwieldy waves. There are quite a few issues that come with the territory. Whether it’s dealing with a case of the frizzies, breaking a comb off in your hair, or waking up looking like Einstein, everyone has made mistakes when tending to their troubled tresses. And if you’re like me, committing these hair sins has you in a love/hate relationship with your wild and wavy mane. If you want to have a love/love relationship with your ringlets, check out the top seven things you might be doing wrong so you’ll never make these mistakes again.

2. Styling Without Protection

No matter how much you love your natural curls, sometimes you want to switch things up and go straight. But you need to be be safe about it. Redken styling expert Jenny Balding told Total hat women should use a heat-protectant product to prevent damage and keep in moisture. (My personal favorite is CHI Iron Guard.)

6. Not Doing A Consult

Chances are you’ve had a bad haircut (or two, or three), and it was probably because you had the sudden urge to do something new. But before you run off to the salon, you should consult with a stylist. In an interview with Glamour, hairstylist Lacy Redway suggested you not only go for a consultation but make sure your potential stylist knows their way around a head full of curls.